Pacific Coast Storm Causes Telegraph Losses and Blizzard
A Pacific Coast storm sweeps from British Columbia to southern California bringing telegraph outages and a winterlike rail blockade. Five days of rain and high winds in Puget Sound trail heavy coastal gales, while the Cascade snow reaches four feet in places. Central Montana towns report blizzard conditions with eight inches in Helena and six in Butte. Wyoming Nevada and Utah see high winds and little precipitation. In Michigan, Calumet and surrounding copper country report snow, and Denver notes forty below in Gunnison Colorado.
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Ault Lake City
Utah
Pacific
British Coumbia
California
Oregon
Washington
Idlaho
Montana
Nevada
Wyoming
Estern Colorado
Willat
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Cascade Mountains
Helena
Butte
Anges
Elena
Trolley Accident Kills Four Near Erie Pennsylvania
Four people died and five were seriously hurt in an Erie Traction company trolley wreck near Erie Pennsylvania on November 14. Victims include Clark Amidon McKean Mrs James Bartley Edin Ann Clenam Avery and Mrs C W Sherwood Cambridge Springs. Motorman Clem Anderson seriously hurt and likely to die. Several passengers injured. The brake on a gravel car loosened causing it to roll from the side track onto the main line at high speed and nearly collide with a passenger car crowded with riders.
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Erie
Erie Traction Company
Clark Amidon
McKean
James Bartley
Edin
Ann
Clenam
Avery
C. W. Sherwood
Cambridge Springs
Lind
Teg
Carmelita Willing
Clem Anderson
Willl
P.H. Davis
Tioshen
Ind
Breach of Promise Suit Filed by Clinton Girl in Chicago
Miss Nannie Matthews, formerly of Clinton, Illinois, sues Fred V. Martin in Chicago for 26000. She alleges Martin posed as her father, took her to New York and South Haven, spent money, and proposed marriage after circulating affectionate letters.
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Chicago
Clinton
Nannie Matthews
Joseph Matthews
Miss Matthews
Gage
Fred VY. Martin
Martin
Iiler
New York
South Haven
Mardin
Lo the Swett Gat Olzl
Gift for Gen Gomez Unanimously Voted by Cuban Congress
Cuban Congress unanimously voted General Maxime Gomez a gift of 50000 pesos in Havana on Nov 14. The action occurred in both senate and house in recognition of his leadership of the revolutionary army. One representative initially opposed but joined the final vote. The donation is separate from the 20400 peso civil credit Gomez recently received.
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Havana
Senate
House of Representatives
Genral Maxime Gomez
Revolutionry Army
House
Gomez
Memorial services held at Purdue for wreck victims
Memorial services were held at Purdue University for fourteen students and others killed in the October 31 wreck of the special train at Indianapolis. The day saw adjourned courts and suspended city business as the exercises continued with Dr. W. E. Stotne delivering the principal address. Alumni from several states attended. Miners Get an Increase in Utah
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Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Indianapolis
Tra City
Dar
W. EB. Stotne
Rockefeller Gould Frick Syndicate Take Control Of U S Steel
New York reports that John D Rockefeller and George J Gould are poised to gain a controlling interest in U S Steel, with estimates showing the company worth about 350 million dollars and control reachable with 121 million in stock and 30 million in margins. The shift follows heavy trading from Sept 5 to Nov 10 moving shares to the Rockefeller Gould account as Pennsylvania shares slump and rail interests align with Rockefeller holdings through New York Central influence and directorate changes.
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Rockefeller
Gould and Frick Syndicate
New York
United States Steel Corporation
John J. Rockefeller
George J. Gould
Rockefeller-Gould
Rockefeller- Trick-Gould
Pennsylvania
Steel Corporation
Wabash
Gould Road
Wall Street
Steel Trust
Great Lakes
Central
Rockefellers
James Stillman
National City Bank
New York Central Railroad
EH. W. W. Rossiter
New York Central
May Get a Duke Engaged: Mrs Avery of Chicago
London reports a prominent American social figure may become an English duchess by engagement. Mrs Frank Avery of Chicago, noted for lavish entertainments and recent widowhood, is the leading candidate, with speculation centering on a match with a senior British peer.
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Frank Avery
Chicago
London
United States
Pretty
Dros
Crosvenor Spire
Sii
Avery
Chiessy
Grosveich London
Don Society
Duke of Albans
Duke of Norfolk
Cherokee Pressed By Dominican Warship Off Santo Domingo
The Clyde line steamer Cherokee, arriving from Santo Domingo, faced armed interception by a Dominican man of war. Shots were fired over her bow and the ship avoided capture by maneuvering at night. Port control remained contested as insurgents held most towns, with commander Powell ordering the captain to sail without clearance or pilot.
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New York
Santo Domingo
Macario
San Domingo
Porto Plata
Powell
End of a famous Olo Indian chief named Keokuk
Prague Oklahoma November 13 Moses Keokuk aged five, oldest Sac and Fox Indian, died at the tribal agency twelve miles north. Keokuk, named for his father, led the Sac and Fox after 1868 from Quenemoc Kansas to what is now Oklahoma. He converted to Christianity in 1868, joined the Baptist church, and renounced much of his former ways. He built a frame house, spoke English fluently, and remained a friend of schools and churches despite tribal resistance. He was once chief medicine man but abandoned that role and adopted a civilized lifestyle, publicly known as Moses Keokuk.
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Prague
Okla
Moses Keokuk
Here
Keokuk
Baptist Church
Oklahoma Territory
Sac Androx
Skoolkule Falls
Drake
Washington
Quenemoc
Kan
Oklahoma
Ife
Moses Kecokuk
Colombia Is Too Late On Canal Concessions
Washington reports it is too late for Colombia to revive a canal treaty with the United States. Panama gains de facto control, and U S Panama talks proceed between Washington and Panama. Berlin denies German interference, noting no request from Colombia. Colombia experiences unrest with martial law and protests against President Marroquín.
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Colombia
Washington
United States
Republic of Panama
General Reyes
Panama
Washingtn
Noy
Lt de Bedturs
Republic of
Banna
New Republic
Nicaragua
Doubts About Peace Move Japan Premier Undecided
Tokyo November 12 Premier Katsura met a deputation from the ant Russian league and urged unity and generosity amid a critical situation. He noted strong doubt in informed circles about European forecasts and said peace hinges on Russia fully accepting Japan's Manchuria claims. The Japanese government faces growing pressure from public sentiment.
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Japan
Tokio
Katsura
Ant
Russian League
Douli
Europe
Russia
Manchuria
OWA GETS NO MEMBER COUSINS FAILS FOR COMMITTEE
Washington Iowa fails to land a seat on the Ways and Means Committee in the new congress. Speaker Cannon announced the list noting Iowa’s tariff contest and party faction backing Cousins did not sway the choice. The committee includes Payne Daile, Grosvenor Tawney and others with Democrats naming Robertson and Swanson among members. The Cuban reciprocity treaty provision was introduced for prompt effective date upon evidence Cuba fulfills articles.
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Cousins
Ways and Means
Washington
Nev
Cannon
Iowa
Swanson
Virginia
MacClellan
New York
Th.cooper
Texas
Clarke
Missouri
Payne Willl
Cuba
United States
Insurance Firms Seek Higher Court Review of Anti-Compact Law
Chicago November 13. A full copy of Judge Carland’s Sioux Falls SD decision upholding the state anti compact law was received by the fire insurance litigation committee. They plan an appeal this week, arguing no constitutional limit prevents excluding insurers or setting business conditions in South Dakota. State officials will wait on appeal outcome before acting.
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Chicago
Carland
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
AFL Convention Criticizes Roosevelt In Miller Case
The American Federation of Labor convention in Boston largely ignored proceedings, except for a sharp critique of President Roosevelt for his Miller case action. Vice President Duncan read the executive council report and accused Roosevelt of unfairness to labor, a commentary welcomed by attendees. The afternoon session focused on settling protests before the credentials committee.
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Gompers
Duncan
Committee On Credentials
Cadets Reinstatement Move Aids Ohio Wisconsin Iowa Students
Springfield November 14 Senators Hanna and Forsker of Ohio back a push to reconsider the cases of three Annapolis cadets dismissed for hazing. All three are from Ohio Wisconsin and Iowa. Organizers claim great injustice and plan to seek Roosevelt's personal intervention.
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Ohio
Annapolis
Iowa
Springfield
Hanna and Forsker
Annapolis Academy
Wisconsin
P; Dent Roosevelt
Pope Pius X Holds First Consistory in Rome
Rome November 12 Pope Pius X held his first public consistory with five cardinals receiving red hats amid crowded thoroughfares and cheers of Long live Pope Pius. The attendees included Merry Del Val, Callegani, Ajud, Tallent, and Hereschtaler. The ceremony began at 10 30 am in the Sistine Chapel with oath taking and ended with papal benediction as the pope departed for his apartments.
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Rome
Pius X
Merry del Val
Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Mer
Callegani
Padus
Ajud
Lisbon
Mer. Tallent
Vienna
Hereschtaler
Saiz- Surg
Austria
Mail car fire on St Petersburg Moscow train
A fire in a mail car on the St Petersburg to Moscow train Tuesday night destroyed valuables valued at about 3.5 million dollars. Post office officials attribute the blaze to spontaneous combustion.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Cuban Bill to Pass House Sets Protest Caucus
Washington November 14 the Democratic minority on Ways and Means will hold a Saturday night caucus to discuss the Cuban treaty bill amendments including removing the refined sugar differential and scrapping articles that bind the United States to non reduction of duties for five years. Democratic leader Abr Williams argues against pledges to future Congresses and says a binding treaty is improper.
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Washington
House
Williams
Democraticiver
Democratic Party
United States
Tibeus
Il Pasae
Bill to create Bureau of National Homes in Washington
A bill introduced by Senator Hoar proposes forming the Bureau of National Homes to provide homes and employment for the poor. It would acquire up to 11 000 acres of lands, group tracts, and direct the secretary of agriculture to develop national homes with proceeds to repay government costs. The plan targets needy farmers and laborers, with funds allocated to reimburse land preparations and building costs for the homes. The measure was referred to the committee on public lands.
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Hoar
Bureau of National Homes
Washington
Nevisi
Pour
Indepermieut
Dulne Rived
Benator
National Homes
DID
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate debate on canal treaty and Smoot expulsion
Democratic senators discuss opposing Panama ratification and supporting Spooner Act to build a canal while the Smoot eligibility debate dominates Senate business. House resolutions announcing the deaths of Reps. Forderer and Boreing are read, and the body adjourns in memory.
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Smoot
Senate
Utah
Hous
Supreme Court of the United States
Dubois
Idaho
Hoar
Smoott
House
Forderer
Boreing
Monjay
Two Ways and Means Members Back Cuban Treaty
Washington reports that two Ways and Means members favored the Cuban reciprocity treaty. The committee defeated amendments extending the treaty to other countries and abolishing the refined sugar differential duty. A minority report is allowed, with a vote set for Thursday. The measure aims to implement reciprocal trade with Cuba before the sugar harvest.
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Washington
House
Tadus
Moarelles Chiuiensan
Ines
Notie
Robertson
Louisiana
Adil Couper
Uxas
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Cube
Cong
Senate
Congress
Morgan May Retire From Business Soon Says Rumor
New York Nov 16 The persistent rumor that J Pierpont Morgan will retire from active business after New Year continues despite denials by Morgan and his house The story notes he may limit himself to banking while still promoting issues Morgan has faced criticism over steel trust and shipbuilding scandals His friends say he bears blame for others indiscretions and he recently bought Aldenham House in England and a London residence He is in his sixties and has worked since 1857 with Dabney Margameta and Albany & Susquehanna reforms shaping his career
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
House
Mr. Morgan
Morgan & Co
Steel Trust
Ship Trust
United States
Morzan
Aldenham House
Aldenham Hertfordshire
Jonson
London
Francé’s
Worgan
Dabney, Margameta
Druy Gould
Albany & Susquehanna
Sioux City Market Report Highlights Nov 14 Prices
Sioux City live stock prices show hogs at 3.40 to 3.25, cattle mostly $2.50 to $4.00, stockers and feeders $3.00 to $4.30, and butchers around $3.60 to $4.60. Chicago and South Omaha markets report varied hog, cattle, and sheep receipts with prices ranging broadly. Kansas City lists cattle at $3.75 to $5.21 and hogs around $4.75. Sheep and lambs also noted with mixed ranges.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Rwgd
South Omaha
Kansas City
Texas
Grain Market Summary From Chicago and Twin Cities
Grain and provisions quotes reflect a steady to firm tone across flour, wheat, corn, and oats. Prices range for No 2 common and high grade winter wheat on arrival and on track, with feeds and provisions including mess pork, lard, short rib sides, and whisky values noted alongside butter and eggs. regional markets show mixed activity and tentative stability.
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Chicago
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State Department
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Germany
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Hundreda
United States Legation
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